Sonia Sanchez: Poems Glossary

Sonia Sanchez: Poems Glossary

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Written by Tasha Roy

Attenuated

Became thin

Poppet

Sweet child

Peremptority

Abrupt, overbearing

Off hand

Nonchalant, aloof

Desultory

Superficial, sketchy

Straddle

Mount

Smite

Firm blow

Imperious

Hasty, spontaneous

Gnarled

Lumpy, crooked

Tottering

Staggering

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